Political developments involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar in Telangana and K Annamalai in Tamil Nadu have intensified discussions on whether the BJP is pursuing a long-term strategy to weaken strong regional parties before attempting independent expansion across southern Indian states
Vijay’s TVK emerged strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, positioning itself as a non-Dravidian alternative to the DMK and AIADMK. BJP leader K Annamalai praised the party’s performance, while Vijay’s father expressed pride in his son’s political journey
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said states can take policy decisions before the model code of conduct comes into force, responding to questions on recent welfare announcements. He also assured strict action against inducements and urged voters to participate in the democratic process
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed that the traditional lamp be lit atop the Thirupparankundram hill at the Deepathoon stone pillar during the Karthigai Deepam festival, with CISF protection to ensure compliance.
The incident occurred after a heated exchange between police officers and BJP supporters. The campaign was organised to rally support for the controversial three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP)
The video showed Soundararajan walking up to the stage and greeting former Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu and Shah, who were sitting next to each other and as she walked past them, Shah had called her back.
While actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut referred to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose as the first PM of India, Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai mentioned Mahatma Gandhi was Prime Minister.
Senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar, lashed out at BJP state chief K Annamalai for his criticism of Dravidian stalwart CN Annadurai, said his party workers will not tolerate any affront to the late chief minister
Significantly, the padayatra, named 'En Mann, En Makkal' (My land, My people), was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a BJP leader, in the sacred town of Rameswaram.
BJP's Tamil Nadu State secretary SG Suryah was arrested by the Madurai district cyber crime police in Chennai in connection with his recent tweet on Madurai MP Su Venkatesan
